About the Training
Learn to play crystal singing bowls, gongs, drums, and other sound bath instruments from practitioners with over two decades of experience. This hands-on training covers how different instruments affect the listener and teaches techniques for playing them in a therapeutic, wellness-focused way.
Open to all levels, this standalone workshop is designed for anyone interested in exploring sound bath instruments and learning how to play them effectively. This workshop also complements the Group Soundbath Playerâ„¢ Certification Course by providing hands-on experience in listening to and practicing many of the playing techniques taught in the course.
What You'll Learn
How different instruments affect the listener's experience.
The truth of how sound affects the body, without pseudoscience or dogma.
How to play crystal singing bowls and gongs effectively to get consistent results.
Gong playing practice drills not taught anywhere else.
How to listen and evaluate the differences in instrument quality.
What matters when buying crystal singing bowls and gongs.
The basics of selecting and playing crystal singing bowls that work together musically.
How to play crystal singing bowls and a gong to end a yoga class, Reiki session, massage, or other wellness modality.
The Instructors
This training is taught by Jamie Bechtold and Robert Lee, co-creators of the first Soundbath Practitioner Training in 2017 and the co-founders of SoundbathPlayer, The Soundbath Center, and The Gong Roomâ„¢. Jamie has been playing sound baths with gongs and crystal singing bowls professionally since 2004, with more than 4,000 public events across Los Angeles and Southern California. Robert has worked in fitness and wellness since 1997, with a focus on structured, results-oriented programming; he began leading breathwork sessions in 2013 and incorporated sound baths into his practice in 2015.